Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Security Council's Resolution for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza 

General view of the United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East at UN headquarters on June 10, 2024 in New York. (AFP)
General view of the United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East at UN headquarters on June 10, 2024 in New York. (AFP)
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Security Council's Resolution for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza 

General view of the United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East at UN headquarters on June 10, 2024 in New York. (AFP)
General view of the United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East at UN headquarters on June 10, 2024 in New York. (AFP)

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed on Tuesday the United Nations Security Council’s adoption of the US-proposed resolution regarding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

The Kingdom emphasized that all parties involved in the crisis must commit to ending the protracted war.

It reiterated its full support for all international efforts leading to a sustainable ceasefire and resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in line with international resolutions, which will help reach stability in the region and global security and peace.



Saudi Arabia Issues Royal Decrees on Appointing, Terminating Services of Military Officials

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
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Saudi Arabia Issues Royal Decrees on Appointing, Terminating Services of Military Officials

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued on Thursday Royal Decrees based on what has been submitted by the Minister of Defense.
The first Royal Order included terminating the service of General Mutlaq bin Salem bin Mutlaq Al-Azima, Commander of the Joint Forces, and referring him to retirement, and relieving Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Ghufaili, Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces, of his post and appointing him as Deputy Chief of the General Staff at the rank of lieutenant general.

The Order also included relieving Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Mutair, Chief of Staff of the Land Forces, of his post and appointing him as Advisor at the Minister of Defense’s Office at the rank of lieutenant general.

Major General Fahd bin Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Salman was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general and appointed Commander of the Joint Forces.
Major General Fahd bin Saud bin Dhuwaihir Al-Juhani was also promoted to the rank of lieutenant general and appointed Chief of Staff of the Land Forces.
The Decree also included promoting Naval Major General Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Hamed Al-Gharibi to the rank of lieutenant general and appointing him as Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces.

A second Royal Order relieved Dr. Samir bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Tabib, Advisor at the General Secretariat of the Cabinet of his post. And a third Royal Order appointed Dr. Samir bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Tabib, as Advisor at the Ministry of Defense at the excellent rank.